NHTSA recall 21E067000 · Equipment
Suspension › Multiple axle
Reported Jul 23, 20215,796 vehicles affectedTerran Axle LLC
The defect
Terran Axle LLC (Terran Axle) is recalling certain Trailer Axles part number 020401. The spindle nuts on these axles may have been improperly tightened during assembly.
The risk
Improperly torqued spindle nuts may cause excessive axle vibration, and overheat the bearings that can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will manually inspect the spindle nuts for proper torque and bearing damage. The spindle nuts will be properly tightened and bearings replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2021. Owners may contact Terran Axle customer service at 1-312-741-3848.